Mel Kiper Mock 1.0

[Ed]

I don't have insider, but you can still see his top 5 picks if you don't.

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2011/insider/news/story?page=KiperMockDraft1.0&action=login&appRedirect=http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2011/insider/news/story%3fpage%3dKiperMockDraft1.0

Bills pick: Marcell Dareus

I'd be happy with that.

[djjimkelly]

id be super happy with that

[Jan Reimers]

He would fill one very large hole.

[DraftBoy]

Best pick imo.

[elltrain22]

The more time goes, the more I want either Fairley, Dareus, or Bowers. Ironically, also as time goes on, the more I realize that we're too stupid to draft one of these guys, and we're probably gonna take Peterson, Newton, or Green.

[justasportsfan]

we're probably gonna take Peterson, Newton, or Green.

Nix is not that stupid. Mark Ingram is their pick.

[TedMock]

This would be my top choice. I'm not sold on Bowers and there's something about Fairley I don't trust. Maybe it's that I don't see him fitting as well as Dareus in our scheme. I think he would fit a need and be the BPA.

[Luisito23]

Smart pick!

[Night Train]

Best idea if staying at #3.

He sure impressed the several games I saw him in. Would look so good next to Kyle Williams and can pop out to DE. Bills have to love that. Looks like a slightly smaller Sam Adams and can blow up plays.

The backup plan if trading down would be DT Paea of Oregon St., who looks like a real destroyer in the middle.

The longshot selection I wouldn't like would be Newton... but at least we'd see Miyagi's Crap In the Box on Sportscenter. :up:

[justasportsfan]

4-3

Williams Troup Dareus Carrington.

Nice potential ring to it.

[Bangarang]

Dareus makes me a happy camper at 3.

[mikemac2001]

i want to see what trade offers we get if AJ green is sitting there at 3

id love to move down and get a few more picks. but if we draft i think we should go D

[Luisito23]

i want to see what trade offers we get if AJ green is sitting there at 3



I wish...won't happen though.

[kingJofNYC]

Cards/49ers may potentially battle it out for a QB, they are a perfect trade partner. I'd take a 2nd, Dareus may still be there at 5 or 7. Cards/9ers are the teams to watch.

[tcb5033]

i agree, Dareus would be the best pick for us. In case you care, the rest of the AFC East is mocked as follows:

15. Miami - Mark Ingram RB / Alabama
17. Pats (From Oak) - JJ Watt DE / Wisconsin
28. Pats - Mikel Leshoure RB / Illinois
30. Jets - Muhammad Wilkerson DE / Temple

I noticed Jake Locker was not (mock) drafted in the 1st round. We should grab him in the second if still available and groom him behind the Amish Rifle for a season.

[kingJofNYC]

Anyone have the full mock?

[tcb5033]

Anyone have the full mock?

looking at it now...only the first round is mocked

[Figster]

Cards/49ers may potentially battle it out for a QB, they are a perfect trade partner. I'd take a 2nd, Dareus may still be there at 5 or 7. Cards/9ers are the teams to watch.

Interesting idea,

[Akhippo]

I like AZ picking Gabbert (I know this is only a mock). That leaves #3 a good position for a QB needy team to move up potentially. I would move all the way down to #10 if needed. We would still get a good player, extra picks.

If not, Dareus would be nice. I would still like Bowers though.

[BertSquirtgum]

bills pick aj green

[THATHURMANATOR]

He would fill one very large hole.
What hole will he be filling?

Just making sure.

Is he replacing Stroud or Edwards?

[Bangarang]

bills pick aj green

No way. Dareus could very well be BPA at #3, he fits a need, and everyone expects us to pick him. Therefore, you can expect the Bills to try and outsmart everyone by picking Mark Ingram.

[madness]

Buffalo has started to assemble the pieces for its 3-4 defense and Dareus has outstanding pass-rush skills and fits as a defensive end in the system.
Nice logic there, Kiper.

[psubills62]

Dareus sure would help solidify the DL.

[Night Train]

What hole will he be filling?

Just making sure.

Is he replacing Stroud or Edwards?

Stroud. I think his lack of production and big contract make him a short timer for this roster.

[Ingtar33]

Nix is not that stupid. Mark Ingram is their pick.


buddy nix?

[ServoBillieves]

i agree, Dareus would be the best pick for us. In case you care, the rest of the AFC East is mocked as follows:

15. Miami - Mark Ingram RB / Alabama
17. Pats (From Oak) - JJ Watt DE / Wisconsin
28. Pats - Mikel Leshoure RB / Illinois
30. Jets - Muhammad Wilkerson DE / Temple

I noticed Jake Locker was not (mock) drafted in the 1st round. We should grab him in the second if still available and groom him behind the Amish Rifle for a season.

Ugh.... If that Patriots* had Mikel Leshoure, I would end up blowing my brains out within the next 5 years... Dude's a tank...

[Mahdi]

4-3

Williams Troup Dareus Carrington.

Nice potential ring to it.
So we are playing against teams that run the ball 70 times a game or?

[justasportsfan]

So we are playing against teams that run the ball 70 times a game or?

If we don't fix the run D then we will be. but if we keep Whitner , they'll probably throw a lot :D

[Mahdi]

If we don't fix the run D then we will be. but if we keep Whitner , they'll probably throw a lot :D
So we play with 4 DTs essentially. KW at DE in a 4-3? Where is our pass rush coming from? I would throw on first down if I saw that, not exactly difficult to game plan against.

Do you really think we drafted Troup, Carrington and signed Merriman so we can play 4-3 with a 4 DT front?

[k-oneputt]

3-4
Dareus, Williams, Edwards
? , Troup, Carrington

[k-oneputt]

How could anyone be upset with Dareus as the pick ?

[Billz_fan]

I would be very happy with that mock scenario.

[X-Era]

I don't have insider, but you can still see his top 5 picks if you don't.

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2011/insider/news/story?page=KiperMockDraft1.0&action=login&appRedirect=http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2011/insider/news/story%3fpage%3dKiperMockDraft1.0

Bills pick: Marcell Dareus

I'd be happy with that.No reason not to be. Dareus is a good looking prospect and could make an impact on this defense early.

[Lone Stranger]

Nix is not that stupid. Mark Ingram is their pick.

You can never have too many RBs. By 2015 we should be able to consider the OL and DL.

[Ed]

No reason not to be. Dareus is a good looking prospect and could make an impact on this defense early.
I agree and I think he seems like the safest pick in this scenario with Peterson off the board. I wouldn't expect him to be a superstar, but the Bills really can't afford to screw this up. They at least need a very solid player at #3. I like Bowers, but he has the one year wonder tag and may not be as good a fit. Any qb is going to be a huge risk and I think AJ Green is going to be fantastic, but probably can't make the same impact as a great D-lineman.

I guess we'll see though. He seems to make too much sense for him to actually be the pick.

[X-Era]

I agree and I think he seems like the safest pick in this scenario with Peterson off the board. I wouldn't expect him to be a superstar, but the Bills really can't afford to screw this up. They at least need a very solid player at #3. I like Bowers, but he has the one year wonder tag and may not be as good a fit. Any qb is going to be a huge risk and I think AJ Green is going to be fantastic, but probably can't make the same impact as a great D-lineman.

I guess we'll see though. He seems to make too much sense for him to actually be the pick.There will be lots of intrigue this year. I could see us going several different ways with the pick.

[Mindbender]

Wow, the one time I'd like something Mel Kiper says to come true.

[Johnny Bugmenot]

I noticed Jake Locker was not (mock) drafted in the 1st round. We should grab him in the second if still available and groom him behind the Amish Rifle for a season.
God, I hope not.

[more cowbell]

lol Blaine Gabbert at 5...give me a break

[dannyek71]

The more time goes, the more I want either Fairley, Dareus, or Bowers. Ironically, also as time goes on, the more I realize that we're too stupid to draft one of these guys, and we're probably gonna take Peterson, Newton, or Green.

Or Mark Ingram as I've been saying all along.

[Michael82]

I'd love that pick!

[Night Train]

lol Blaine Gabbert at 5...give me a break

ESPN's Todd McShay has the Bills taking him at #3

[Mike13]

15. Miami - Mark Ingram RB / Alabama


I wouldnt mind, Ricky doesnt want to be here and Ronnie is getting old.
There is no overly impressive QB in this draft and none would fall to Fifteen.

[jpdex12]

No reason not to be. Dareus is a good looking prospect and could make an impact on this defense early.

Day one! Word to yo momma!

[cocamide]

Nix is not that stupid. Mark Ingram is their pick.

Yep, and we can shop Spiller for a 4th.

[better days]

I wouldnt mind, Ricky doesnt want to be here and Ronnie is getting old.
There is no overly impressive QB in this draft and none would fall to Fifteen.

I hope Ricky doesn't want to go to the Pats.* On second thought, the Pats* seem to like old injury prone RB's, so they will probably want Ronnie.

[Night Train]

Anyone see that Russ Lande mock at The Sporting News ? He didn't even have Dareus in the first round and had some other bizarre ratings & picks. Wow.

[DraftBoy]

Anyone see that Russ Lande mock at The Sporting News ? He didn't even have Dareus in the first round and had some other bizarre ratings & picks. Wow.

I think he has Dareus as his #32 overall prospect, he is not a fan.